While you wait you can use ear wax softening drops. They can be bought over the counter from your nearest Guardian or Watson’s Pharmacy.

There is no after-care with micro-suction, but your doctor will perform a formal hearing test to ensure that your hearing is back to normal after the earwax has been removed.

Micro-suction is a short procedure that only lasts about 10-15 minutes.

If you are not experiencing any discomfort, loss of hearing, or pain due to earwax, you should not opt for ear wax removal. However, if you are having issues, ear wax cleaning should be explored. You should never try to remove earwax on your own.

Feel free to speak to Dr Ben to see if earwax removal method is right for you.

Compared to all other methods, micro-suction remains the safest and most effective way to remove wax from your ear. If ear wax is compromising your hearing and by extension your quality of life, you should look into micro-suction.

Any concerns should be discussed with Dr Ben.

Yes, the elderly should explore the option of having earwax removed.

Preserving hearing in the elderly can help maintain cognitive function and vital social interactions.

Additionally, ear wax cleaning can help restore any residual hearing that an elderly person may still have.

They should be reassured that the process is not lengthy and extremely manageable.

Studies have shown that restoration of hearing in the elderly has many health benefits which includes reducing risks of depression and social isolation. Not to mention that hearing is extremely important when it comes to prevention of safety hazards. 

Micro-suction is not a painful process. There may be a little discomfort particularly if the patient has an accompanying ear infection.

Yes, you will be able to hear after your earwax removal procedure if your hearing loss is due to ear wax impaction.

Ear blockage due to ear wax build-up can significantly compromise your hearing. However, after the ear wax is cleaned you will notice significant improvements.

Well, if you are not experiencing any unpleasant symptoms, there is no need to remove the ear wax from your ear.

However, if you cannot hear properly, are in pain or have discharge coming from your ear, you should consider going for ear wax cleaning.

Do not be mistaken, earwax has an important function within the ear. It provides adequate protection from dust, foreign particles, and even microorganisms.

Additionally, it protects your ear canal from water irritation. Earwax is a sticky yellowish substance that is a combination of secretions from your sebaceous and ceruminous glands and dead skin cells.

However it starts to cause problems when there is a build up of it.

We most certainly do not recommend ear candling. Ear candling is the process by which you place a hollow candle against your ear and light the other end in the hope that it will remove the wax.

Given the risks of burns, this method is neither safe nor effective and should not be attempted.

You should never try to flush earwax out of your ear on your own. You run the risk of causing damage to your inner ear. You may run the risk of an ear infection or hearing loss.

Instead, we suggest that you visit your doctor for an examination if you are experiencing symptoms.

Dr Ben will be able to provide a diagnosis since there is the possibility that your issues may not be ear wax-related. He will also have the suitable medical equipment to address your condition.

Removing ear wax on your own is dangerous because you may end up pushing the ear wax further into your ear.

If you attempt to dig the ear wax out of your ear you may injure your ear and increase your risk of infection. There is also the possibility of hearing loss.

There are also instances whereby you might leave a dislodged cotton bud tip in the ear!

If you are wondering if there is anything that you can do at home, there is. You may consider chemical ear drops or olive oil to soften the wax within the ear. There is the possibility that the earwax can be removed in this way.